*Survivors: 7
National Disaster Management Agency
NDMA Provides Day 3 Update on the Collapsed Seven-Storey Building at Shell New Road
On 18 September 2024, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) provided update on the third day of rescue efforts on the collapsed seven-story building at Shell New Road, Freetown.
See full details of the update below:
Fatalities:
– Total: 12
– 4 adult males
– 3 adult females
– 2 girls under the age of 5
– 3 boys under the age of 5
Survivors:
– Total: 7
– 5 currently receiving treatment at Rokupa Hospital
– 2 transferred to Choithram Hospital for advanced medical care
Trapped Victims:
– Status: Unknown
– It is believed that more individuals remain trapped beneath the debris.
Rescue teams are currently clearing rubble on the third floor to access lower levels where more residents are believed to be trapped. Operations will continue progressively downwards.
Despite the use of heavy machinery, rescue operations have been significantly hindered by the lack of access to the ground level. Excavators and cranes are working from the top, lifting heavy debris and clearing broken floors to reach the lower levels.
In addition to the machinery and fuel support provided by Gento Group of Companies and JP Logistics, Marampa Mines has also deployed equipment to assist with the rescue efforts.
The NDMA, in collaboration with its partners, remains fully committed to the ongoing search and rescue operations, prioritizing the safe recovery of any remaining trapped individuals.
